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Konsa departs Villa Park after making 286 appearances since 2019, fresh off helping Thomas Tuchel’s England reach the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. He joins a notable exodus from Unai Emery’s squad this summer, with <\/span>Morgan Rogers joining Chelsea<\/span>, <\/span>Lucas Digne returning to Paris Saint-Germain<\/span>, and <\/span>Youri Tielemans moving to Manchester United<\/span>, amid ongoing speculation over Emiliano Martinez and Ollie Watkins.<\/span><\/p>\n

Arteta’s move for the versatile defender – who can also operate at right-back – provides vital cover amid William Saliba’s back issue and Jurrien Timber’s groin injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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